Chi-Raq
Title
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Chi-Raq
Publication Information
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Santa Monica, Calif. : Lionsgate, c2015
Physical Description
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1 videodisc (127 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note
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Originally released as a motion picture in 2015.
Widescreen.
The q in the title appears as a diamond with a peace symbol in it.
Bonus features: "The making of Chi-raq" featurette; Deleted scenes; Extended scenes; "We gotta do better" music video by Kevon Carter.
Reading Level
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MPAA rating: R; for strong sexual content including dialogue, nudity, language, some violence and drug use.
Subject Term
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African American political activists -- Illinois -- Chicago -- Drama.
Women and peace -- Illinois -- Chicago -- Drama.
Gangs -- Illinois -- Chicago -- Drama.
Violence -- Illinois -- Chicago -- Drama.
Children -- Death -- Drama.
Man-woman relationships -- Drama.
Genre
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Feature films.
Added Author
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Lee, Spike
Willmott, Kevin
Cannon, Nick, 1980-
Snipes, Wesley
Parris, Teyonah,
Hudson, Jennifer, 1981-
Bassett, Angela
Cusack, John, 1966-
Jackson, Samuel L.
Aristophanes Lysistrata.
Added Corporate Author
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Amazon Studios
Forty Acres & a Mule Filmworks
Lions Gate Films
Summary
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Chi-Raq is a modern day adaptation of the ancient Greek play 'Lysistrata' by Aristophanes. After the murder of a child by a stray bullet, a group of women led by Lysistrata organize against the on-going violence in Chicago's South Side creating a movement that challenges the nature of race, sex and violence in America and around the world.
System Details
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DVD; NTSC; REGION 1; WIDESCREEN (2.39:1) ASPECT RATIO; DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1.
Language Note
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ENGLISH DIALOGUE WITH OPTIONAL ENGLISH OR SPANISH SUBTITLES; OPTIONAL ENGLISH SUBTITLES FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING.
| Library | Call Number | Status |
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| Lake Elmo Library | DVD FICTION CHI | DVDs |